Tenant Evictions

Posted by Joel Nash Oct 2, 2007

One of the most difficult things a landlord ever deals with is the eviction of a tenant. Regardless of how cold hearted or callus the landlord may seem about the issue of eviction, it is a very difficult decision to make. The overall need to maintain the revenue stream and the protection of their investment of the property versus the displacement of the tenants living there.

Often however the decision to evict is most often mediated by the tenant’s actions. Excessive noise, property damage, failure to pay the rent are just a few of the reasons that a landlord may choose to terminate a tenancy relationship. Eviction is used as a last resort by the landlord to safeguard their investment and income in a rental property.

Landlords often seek other alternatives to prevent eviction, as it can be costly. Once the eviction process has begun the tenant has little invested in the upkeep of the property. Therefore there tends to be a greater potential for property damage and disruption to the other tenants in the complex. If the tenant refuses to leave then there is the costly process navigating the legal channels available to you as a landlord.

The best way to protect against eviction and problem tenants is to do your homework. Make sure that you check new tenants credit and rental histories thoroughly. Also use your own judgment by interviewing the potential tenants. If you take precautions the need to evict tenants should be rare.